2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

238 MOT tests in 2024. 57.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time57.1%
Failed or needed repairs42.9%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 238 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.4%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle8.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    13 marked dangerous
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.8%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes45.0%
  2. Suspension27.7%
  3. Lights & electrics25.6%
  4. Body & chassis20.6%
  5. Tyres8.0%
  6. Steering7.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 57.1% of 2002 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 238 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake imbalance: across an axle; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).